Zambia Healthy Diet Cost Index 2024: 3.99

Zambia's healthy diet cost index in 2024 is 3.99, up 4.7% from 2023. It ranks #116 of 171 countries.

The Healthy Diet Cost Index compares the relative expense of nutritious food options in countries worldwide.

Source (2024): Daily cost of a healthy diet | Our World in Data

Historical Trend

Healthy Diet Cost Index over time

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
20243.99+0.18+4.72%
20233.81+0.2+5.54%
20223.61+0.33+10.06%
20213.28+0.32+10.81%
20202.96+0.08+2.78%
20192.88+0.09+3.23%
20182.79+0.06+2.20%
20172.73——

Frequently Asked Questions About Zambia Healthy Diet Cost Index

What is Zambia's healthy diet cost index in 2024?▾

Zambia's healthy diet cost index is 3.99 in 2024, according to Daily cost of a healthy diet | FAO and World Bank, using data and methods from Herforth et al. via Our World in Data.

Is Zambia's healthy diet cost index increasing or decreasing?▾

Zambia's healthy diet cost index rose by 4.7% from 2023 (3.81) to 2024 (3.99).

How does Zambia rank for healthy diet cost index?▾

In 2024, Zambia has the 116th highest healthy diet cost index out of 171 countries with data.

What was Zambia's healthy diet cost index in 2017?▾

In 2017, Zambia's healthy diet cost index was 2.73. By 2024 it rose by 46.2%.

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